ArticleWorld journal of cardiology2020
Access to smart devices and utilization of online health resources among older cardiac rehabilitation participants.
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- Regional Disparities of Rehabilitation Resources for Persons with Disabilities in China: Data from 2014 to 2019.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2020Article
- Effectiveness of Mobile Health Augmented Cardiac Rehabilitation (MCard) on health-related quality of life among post-acute coronary syndrome patients: A randomized controlled trial.Pakistan journal of medical sciencesArticle
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Abstract
backgroundNewer models of cardiac rehabilitation (CR) delivery are promising but depend upon patient participation and ability to use technological media including Internet and smart devices.
aimTo explore the availability of smart devices, current utilization and proficiency of use among older CR program attendees.
methodsStudy participants were enrolled from four CR programs in Omaha, Nebraska United States and completed a questionnaire of 28 items.
resultsOf 376 participants approached, 169 responded (45%). Mean age was 71.1 (SD ± 10) years. Demographics were 73.5% males, 89.7% Caucasians, 52% with college degree and 56.9%, with income of 40K$ or more. Smart device ownership was 84.5%; desktop computer was the most preferred device. Average Internet use was 1.9 h/d (SD ± 1.7); 54.3% of participants indicating for general usage but only 18.4% pursued health-related purposes. Utilization of other health information modalities was low, 29.8% used mobile health applications and 12.5% used wearable devices. Of all participants, 72% reported no barriers to using Internet. Education and income were associated positively with measures of utilization and with less perceived barriers.
conclusionAmong an older group of subjects attending CR, most have access to smart devices and do not perceive significant barriers to Internet use. Nonetheless, there was low utilization of health-related resources suggesting a need for targeted education in this patient population.
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